Bill Text: TX HR460 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 460

Bill Title: In memory of Eugene "Gene" P. Toscano of San Antonio.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-17 - Reported enrolled [HR460 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR460-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 460



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
	passing of Eugene P. Toscano of San Antonio on February 23, 2023, at
	the age of 89; and
	WHEREAS, The son of Cleofas and Anastacio Toscano, Gene
	Toscano was born in San Antonio on June 8, 1933, and he grew up with
	the companionship of four brothers, Lionel, Joseph, John, and
	Henry; he graduated from Brackenridge High School in 1950 and
	received a music scholarship to attend St. Mary's University, where
	he earned a bachelor's degree in English in 1954; and
	WHEREAS, An accomplished trumpet player, Mr. Toscano played
	salsa and tropical music in downtown San Antonio during his youth,
	and he went on to participate in a nationwide tour with Rosita
	Fernandez and Pedro Gonzalez-Gonzalez; answering his nation's call
	to duty, he served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957, and he played
	trumpet in the Fifth Army Band during his time stationed in Germany;
	to help support his family, he continued to play trumpet with a
	number of orchestras while attending St. Mary's University School
	of Law, and he obtained his law degree in 1961; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Toscano established the Gene Toscano, Inc., law
	firm in San Antonio in 1965, and over the course of his career as an
	attorney, he helped resolve thousands of legal disputes; he retired
	in 2018, after 57 years of service in the legal profession; along
	the way, he also worked as a real estate developer, political
	commentator, rancher, bar owner, boxing promoter, and tire store
	owner; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Toscano benefited from the
	love and support of his wife, Esther, with whom he shared a
	rewarding marriage that spanned nearly six decades; he took great
	pride in their 5 children, Marisa, Gina, Andrew, Patrick, and
	Monica, and he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family 11
	grandchildren; during his leisure time, he enjoyed horse racing,
	following baseball, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, and he was
	passionate about music and salsa dancing; and
	WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Gene Toscano
	will always remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth,
	kindness, and delightful sense of humor, and they will forever hold
	him close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Eugene P. Toscano
	and extend heartfelt sympathy to his loved ones; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Gene
	Toscano.

	Bernal

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 460 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 16, 2023.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House